Artificial Intelligence Strategies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE and its Consequences on Regional Security in Mesopotamia (Case Study of Iraq)

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Razi University, Kermanshah. Iran

3 Master's degree in International Relations, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Razi University, Kermanshah. Iran

Abstract

It's interesting to read about the scholarly research on the growing investment of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in artificial intelligence technologies and its potential impact on the security landscape of Mesopotamia, particularly Iraq. The study sheds light on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence strategies in both countries and its implications on the security dynamics of the Mesopotamia region. It's noteworthy that both countries have invested significantly in the research, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence in different sectors, making them important players in the global landscape of artificial intelligence. The research is based on the theoretical framework of Copenhagen, and the method of descriptive analysis is used in response to the main question. The author also hypothesizes that the balance of power will change in the not-too-distant future with the movement of Middle Eastern countries towards new technologies of artificial intelligence, which will intensify the competition of regional powers in Mesopotamia as well as Iraq. It's clear that artificial intelligence policies will probably have significant effects on the nature of security in the Middle East, Mesopotamia, and Iraq

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Mesopotamian Political Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
December 2023
Pages 421-451

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  • Receive Date: 06 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 21 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 24 December 2023

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